Shelter Veterinarian

Orange County Animal Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Extended leave

Retirement benefits

Wellness program

Education assistance

Job summary

Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida, seeks a licensed Veterinarian to provide medical care for sheltered animals, perform spay/neuter surgeries, and supervise examinations and treatments. The role includes education for staff and collaboration with management to support community animal welfare.

Qualified candidates hold a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a Florida veterinary license, with shelter experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited college/university.
• Must possess a Florida Veterinary License to practice.
• Preferences: Animal Shelter experience

Responsibilities

• Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.
• Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals in the Spa/Neuter Clinic.
• Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.
• Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.
• Provides necessary education and training for Orange County Animal Services personnel to upgrade skill levels.
• Provides assistance to the Department Manager as needed, including public education and surveys.
• Lifts/carries minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods, examines, restrains and treats animals.

Education

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Job Posting Veterinarian

Job ID 40624

Location Animal Services

Full-Time

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

Performs spay/neuter surgeries and oversees all medical examinations and treatments of animals impounded by Orange County Animal Services.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals brought into Orange County Animal Services Spa/Neuter Clinic.

Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.

Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.

Provides necessary education and training for Orange County Animal Services personnel in order to upgrade skill levels.

Provides assistance to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager as needed to include public education, community relations, surveys, studies or other important activities.

Lifts/carries minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods of time, walks through kennel section and examines, restrains and treats animals.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university.

Must possess a Florida Veterinary License to practice.

Preferences: Animal Shelter experience

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/11/2026

Close Date: 11/28/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 025 - From $54.54 to $70.90

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.
• Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
• For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

This position is located at Orange County Animal Services located in Orlando, Florida

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.